Welder I

About the role

As a Welder, you will weld parts to blueprint specification in order to meet production schedules and company standards for quality and quantity. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position is based in Belle Chasse, LA.

Essential job functions

• Identify parts and materials
• Use process and set up sheets
• Complete and maintain required paperwork
• Read and interpret blueprints, machine drawings, and weld symbols
• Read standard measuring devices to the nearest .0312 (1/32")
• Understand basic geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Perform visual weld inspection to identify good and bad welds
• Perform basic shop math
• Read and use standard and metric conversion charts
• Set up and use standard fixturing
• Safely operate overhead cranes and jib hoists
• Operate small hand and power tools
• Read Jaeger #2 type vision lettering at 12"
• Pass pulmonary function test where required
• Safely operate gas heating and burning equipment
• Preheat/post-heat parts per procedures using temperature sticks
• Demonstrate cosmetic acceptability in all welds

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must successfully pass AWS D1.1 in the flat weld position - 2G - Grove test #20 within 2 weeks of training
• Maintain certification by using the process at least once in a six-month period
• Familiarity with welding methods and techniques, equipment, set up and operation
• Familiarity with assembly and fabrication practices
• Ability to read and interpret routine welding and fabrication drawings
• Ability to use and interpret measuring devices such as rule, scale, square, protractor
• Ability to use and understand fractional, decimal and metric measuring methods
• Eye examination prior to being assigned to a welding position and periodic eye exams every three (3) years thereafter
• Minimum acceptable vision: near-distance acuity in at least one eye capable of reading Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent at 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart
• Specific vision abilities include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
• Perform job functions in a safe manner
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy
• Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can
• Other duties as determined by supervision